Tesla Model S: Airbags
- Location of Airbags
- Types of Airbags
- Controlling the Passenger Front Airbag
- Ensuring Accurate Occupant Classification
- Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions
- Airbag Warning Indicator
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Location of Airbags
Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown below. Airbag warning
information is printed on the sun visors.
Model S is equipped with an airbag and lap/shoulder belt at both front seating
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Types of Airbags
Model S has the following types of airbags:
Front airbags: The front airbags are designed to
reduce injuries if larger children or adults are riding in
the front seats. Follow all warnings
Controlling the Passenger Front Airbag
Model S has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the
status of the front airbag.
NOTE: The occupancy classification system (OCS) meets the regulatory
requirement of FMVSS 20
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Raise Vehicle - 4 Post Lift
Raise
Position the vehicle centrally between the lift posts.
Warning: To avoid personal injury, use
appropriate equipment when performing this
operation.
Note: Vehicles with air suspension might
need the suspension to be
During Charging
During charging, the charge port light pulses green, and
the touchscreen displays real-time charging status. The
frequency at which the green charge port light pulses
slows down as the charge level approaches full. When
charging is complete, the light stops pulsing and is solid
green.
NOTE: If
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